Hempcrete FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions Is hempcrete environmentally friendly? Hempcrete is carbon negative. A 300mm hemcrete® wall absorbs in its construction 40kg per m2 CO2. A typical brick and block wall emits 100kg giving a net benefit of 140kg. We use British hemp. Hempcrete is also recyclable at the eventual end of the life of the building. […]

Hempcrete Factsheet

Hempcrete is a combination of chopped hemp shiv and binder comprising of natural hydraulic lime and a small amount of cement. It is firm and self insulating. Hempcrete is suitable for uses such as timber frame infill, insulation and, with the addition of aggregate, floor slabs. Hemp is a renewable biomaterial and lime is an […]

Mildenhall CEVA Primary School

Installation of tradical hemcrete for Morgan Sindall plc to a new building designed in accordance with sustainable principles.